Transaxle Support Insulator - 3.0L 2V: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle.
Remove the LH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Place the high lift transmission jack under the transaxle.

Fig 1: Placing High Lift Transmission Jack Under Transaxle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not excessively raise the engine. Over-extension of the tripod CV joint could result in separation of internal parts, causing failure to the halfshafts.

Remove the engine and transaxle support insulator.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Raise the transaxle enough to take the weight off the insulator.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Transaxle Support Insulator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The rear engine support bracket does not need to be removed from the vehicle only positioned out of the way to remove the support insulator.

Position the rear engine support bracket out of the way.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Position the rear engine support bracket out of the way.
  
  Fig 3: Positioning Rear Engine Support Bracket Out Of Way
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear engine support insulator.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Engine Support Insulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.